Apple has again remotely blocked some versions of Oracle's Java browser plugin because of vulnerabilities according to 9to5Mac.

The blockage, which was announced internally to AppleCare and Apple Retail employees, is because of an "unspecified vulnerability" and Apple has blocked Java 6 versions below update 51, and Java 7 versions below update 25.

At the beginning of this year, Apple blocked Java plug-ins in Safari severaltimes because of unfixed vulnerabilities. Oracle has typically updated Java fairly quickly to remedy the vulnerabilities.

Users are strongly advised to ensure they have the latest versions of Java.

What do you mean? I have the Java 7 RE installed, that's the same thing right?

Nope. If you install Ubuntu via VirtualBox then install Java onto that virtual machine, then that Java instsll doesn't touch OS X. If anything happens then all you need to do is delete that virtual machine and start anew.

I have the latest version of Java yet it hasn't worked for about 4 months. Websites just say I don't have Java installed, when in fact I do. It's enabled in Safari and all. Anyone have an idea of what's going on?

I have the latest version of Java yet it hasn't worked for about 4 months. Websites just say I don't have Java installed, when in fact I do. It's enabled in Safari and all. Anyone have an idea of what's going on?

Nope. If you install Ubuntu via VirtualBox then install Java onto that virtual machine, then that Java instsll doesn't touch OS X. If anything happens then all you need to do is delete that virtual machine and start anew.

The problem here is the browser plugin though, an applet can be run by any website. Using the Java environment on your local machine, runs local code.

Nope. If you install Ubuntu via VirtualBox then install Java onto that virtual machine, then that Java instsll doesn't touch OS X. If anything happens then all you need to do is delete that virtual machine and start anew.

I see. Well, I'd like to run a minecraft server on my mac, so i'll leave it in os x then.

all the vulnerabilities, malware and things like this shows to me some things:

1-Apple hardware and software comes back to interest
2- No more about 100% truth on the old "Apple computers dont get viruses or not are being attacked"
3-The need for safe computer practices, not only on bussiness, enterprise or goverment enviroments, but also in family and personal venues.....

all the vulnerabilities, malware and things like this shows to me some things:

1-Apple hardware and software comes back to interest
2- No more about 100% truth on the old "Apple computers dont get viruses or not are being attacked"
3-The need for safe computer practices, not only on bussiness, enterprise or goverment enviroments, but also in family and personal venues.....

Correct me if I am wrong, but this Java vulnerability has nothing to do with the OS, as this probably exists on Windows too. It's not a case of Apple software, as Apple doesn't develop Java, they cannot make sure that it is 100% solid.

Apple could make a solid OS, and someone could still install a version of Adobe Flash, Java, Silverlight, etc. that has a known vulnerability and take advantage of the permissions it obtains.

I'm not saying that we shouldn't take responsibility for our computer's security, it's just that you are barking up the wrong tree in this case.

Correct me if I am wrong, but this Java vulnerability has nothing to do with the OS, as this probably exists on Windows too. It's not a case of Apple software, as Apple doesn't develop Java, they cannot make sure that it is 100% solid.

Apple could make a solid OS, and someone could still install a version of Adobe Flash, Java, Silverlight, etc. that has a known vulnerability and take advantage of the permissions it obtains.

I'm not saying that we shouldn't take responsibility for our computer's security, it's just that you are barking up the wrong tree in this case.

I am not a dog, pal......And the thing is, the exploit become famous in Mac OS. No doubt by the delayed update of Java by the Apple people....

I am not a dog, pal......And the thing is, the exploit become famous in Mac OS. No doubt by the delayed update of Java by the Apple people....

I'm sorry if you were offended by a figure of speech, but that isn't the point. By your post, it seemed that you were blaming Apple for the vulnerability, yet Apple is not Oracle, so there wasn't a single thing Apple could have done to prevent this.

Apple did what they could do in this case by blocking the older, more vulnerable versions.

I'm sorry if you were offended by a figure of speech, but that isn't the point. By your post, it seemed that you were blaming Apple for the vulnerability, yet Apple is not Oracle, so there wasn't a single thing Apple could have done to prevent this.

Apple did what they could do in this case by blocking the older, more vulnerable versions.

Apple lags behind Oracle official releases....That is a fact and a decision by Apple....No figure of speech or fanboyness....